Curiosities By Dickens

A smile for you… A thoughtful and uplifting array of things from all over the Internet, things that will make you think, things that will bring a smile to your soul — quips and quotes, images and photography, articles and videos, recipes, brain games, and MORE…a tapestry of all things good in our world. Family friendly. Updated weekdays. Copyright Note: I claim rights to none of the content posted here, unless otherwise stated. Originators and sources are noted, where known. If you or someone you know is the original creator of something posted, please contact me so that I can give you proper credit.Curiosities By DickensTumblr (3.0; @curiositiesbydickens)http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/Happy or unhappy<p>Each morning when I open my eyes, I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.<br/> ~ Groucho Marx</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/happy-or-unhappy.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48471" alt="happy or unhappy" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/happy-or-unhappy.jpg" width="366" height="480"/></a></p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/happy-or-unhappy/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52456621336http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52456621336Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:49:27 -0400attitudehappinesshappy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesquotationsunhappinessCount your rainbows<p>Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms.</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/rainbows-and-thunderstorms.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48467" alt="rainbows and thunderstorms" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/rainbows-and-thunderstorms.jpg" width="500" height="500"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/count-your-rainbows/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52390238492http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52390238492Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:23:05 -0400happy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesperspectivequotationsrainbowsthunderstormsCat design on a cat's fur<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/cat-design-on-a-cat-back.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48463" alt="cat-design-on-a-cat-back" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/cat-design-on-a-cat-back.jpg" width="450" height="640"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/cat-design-on-a-cats-fur/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52390035151http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52390035151Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:19:48 -0400animal photographyanimal picturesanimalscatscute cat picturesfunny animal pictureshappy imagesinteresting patternspetspictures of catspictures of petsMusical Note Tattoo<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/musical-note-tattoo.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48460" alt="musical note tattoo" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/musical-note-tattoo.jpg" width="320" height="400"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/musical-note-tattoo/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52389840793http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52389840793Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:16:36 -0400happy imagesmusical notestattooThe child you once were<p>What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become?</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/the-child-you-once-were.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48456" alt="the child you once were" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/the-child-you-once-were.jpg" width="460" height="428"/></a></p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/the-child-you-once-were/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52389664566http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52389664566Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:13:40 -0400conversation startershappy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesquotationsthought questionsTornado rainbow<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/tornado-rainbow.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48453" alt="tornado-rainbow" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/tornado-rainbow.jpg" width="500" height="611"/></a><br/> I suppose this could be Photoshopped, but it’s an awesome image, either way.</p> <p>via FB: Daily Dawdle</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/tornado-rainbow/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52312527002http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52312527002Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:02:56 -0400naturerainbowsstormstornadoweather imagesAbundance<p><span class="userContent">Abundance can be had simpy by consciously receiving what has already been given.<br/> ~ Sufi Saying<br/></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/abundance.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48449" alt="abundance" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/abundance.jpg" width="350" height="452"/></a></p> <p><span class="userContent"><br/> via Pinterest</span></p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/abundance/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52297842743http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52297842743Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:09:05 -0400happy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesquotationsquotesMeet Kyra<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/kyra-collage.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48443" alt="kyra collage" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/kyra-collage.jpg" width="500" height="521"/></a></p> <p>Hi, everyone, I’m back! I’ll be gearing up Curiosities again in the coming weeks, probably with only a couple of posts each day from now on. I’ve been preoccupied for the last month and a half because we’ve brought a new puppy into our family and I’ve been devoting all my extra time to her.</p> <p>Meet Kyra! Kyra is a Samoyed, a gentle, huggable teddy bear full of fluff who will grow to be approximately 50 pounds, 23 inches tall at the shoulder. Samoyeds, or “Smiling Sammies,” were originally bred to be companion dogs in Siberia and were known to be wonderful with children.</p> <p>I hope all of you have been doing well. I have disabled Comments on posts, due to the amount of spam I receive as comments, but I’ll be looking forward to emails from genuine followers in the future. Thanks for sticking with me while I was gone! <img src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="wp-smiley"/></p> <p>Janet</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/meet-kyra/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52221534738http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/52221534738Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:40:02 -0400animalsdogsfluffygreetingsnotespetspuppiesSamoyedupdateswhite dogsThere is always a way<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/there-is-always-a-way.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48432" alt="there is always a way" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/there-is-always-a-way.jpg" width="480" height="317"/></a></p> <p>Something to think about…</p> <p>When you journey up a mountain path, you see many types of tree growth. In the lower part of the mountain are small saplings just starting their growth, as well as towering trees. Higher up, trees are smaller. Some cling precariously to the side of the mountain, growing out of a small patch of earth between cracks in a rock.</p> <p>Journey up the same path after a spring snowmelt and you may see a different view. In the lower regions, once towering trees have been felled by the power of raging water, and small saplings have been snapped at their base. But up higher, small trees are still firmly in place, steadfast in their grip between the rocks.</p> <p>The lesson in this is that the strongest can survive. Like the trees, you are ever-exposed to the storms and difficulties of daily life. Will you be overwhelmed by life’s adversities, easily felled by such things, or will you develop an inner strength and resiliency that will enable you to work through each difficulty?</p> <p>Today recognize that challenges in life are inevitable. Brace yourself for them, hold firm to your position, and never let them dislodge you.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Source (modified):<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Morning Light | Amy E. Dean | Hazelden Meditations</p> <p class="MsoNormal">barnesandnoble.com/w/morning-light-amy-dean/1100184642</p> <p></p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/there-is-always-a-way/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/48201724488http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/48201724488Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:08:06 -0400daily meditationsdevotionalshappy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesperseverancepersonal growthpositive thinkingquotationsself-helpspiritualityGratitude is a practice<p>Gratitude is a practice. Make it a priority.</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/gratitude-is-a-practice.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48426" alt="gratitude is a practice" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/gratitude-is-a-practice.jpg" width="500" height="743"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/gratitude-is-a-practice/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47548067427http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47548067427Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:08:29 -0400gratitudehabitshappy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesprioritiesquotationsSo, what's new with you?<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/diary-of-a-fish.png" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48421" alt="diary of a fish" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/diary-of-a-fish.png" width="358" height="468"/></a></p> <p>Cartoonist Leigh Rubin conveys a humorous look at boredom in his comic drawing of a goldfish in a bowl, entitled “Diary of a Fish.” The diary runs from Sunday through Saturday and conveys the same entries about how the fish spent its day: It swam. It ate. It slept.</p> <p>Now, you may view your existence as one of dull routines, causing you to feel bored and disinterested in life. When someone asks, “So, what’s new with you?” you may let out a sigh and mumble, “Same old, same old.” But, your days can be transformed and refashioned to add freshness and richness to your life. Being spontaneous can open you up to new experiences. Taking a risk can offer learning and challenge. Doing something out of the ordinary can provide an opportunity to grow. Embracing unpredictability can strengthen your ability to flow with life’s challenges.</p> <p>If you feel there is nothing special going on in your life, do something different from what you did yesterday. Even simple changes can provide enough stimulation to make life more interesting and enjoyable.</p> <p>Source (modified): Morning Light | Amy E. Dean | Hazelden Meditations</p> <p>barnesandnoble.com/w/morning-light-amy-dean/1100184642</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/so-whats-new-with-you/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47547845411http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47547845411Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:04:19 -0400daily meditationsdevotionalsfishfishbowlfunnyhumorinspirational motivational imagespersonal growthpositive thinkingrutself-helpspiritualitytruthsIs It Better To Follow Your Head Or Your Heart?<p>If your head tells you one thing and your heart says another, which is the one you should listen to? When it comes to relationships, both play an important role. Here’s when you should listen to your head or your heart when it comes to love:</p> <p><strong>Follow Your Head</strong></p> <p>· When you’re thinking of cheating. If you have a wandering eye and are considering acting on it, put your emotions on hold and think about what you’re about to do. Cheating can have serious consequences in your relationship so think long and hard about what you might be risking. Don’t let your attraction or emotions rule your actions.</p> <p>· When you’re attracted to someone off-limits. Maybe you’re attracted to your best friend’s ex or someone else that you know you shouldn’t pursue. Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment when it means that you’re risking your friendship or another important relationship. Think about what acting on your attraction would mean for your friendship instead of acting impulsively and following your heart.</p> <p>· When they treat you badly. Don’t listen to your emotions when you’re in a bad relationship. Your emotional side will make excuses for their bad behavior and get sentimental about their good qualities. Instead, you need to use your head and look at the cold hard facts if they treat you badly, it doesn’t matter how many good times you’ve had together.</p> <p>· When you’re thinking about getting physical. Leave your emotions (and libido) out of the equation when you’re contemplating taking your relationship to a more physical and intimate level. Think clearly about why you’re doing it and make sure you’re not being pressured. Weigh the consequences of what potential ways your relationship will be affected and definitely use your head to consider health and birth control options.</p> <p><strong>Heart</strong></p> <p>· When deciding who to be with. Forget what your head is telling you about whether or not someone is your usual type, or if your friends will approve. You can’t help whom you’re attracted to and if there’s someone that you just really want to be with, listen to your heart and go for it. Don’t worry about what your head or anyone else has to say about it.</p> <p>· When committing. If your heart tells you that you’ve struck relationship gold and you simply just want to be together, listen to your heart when deciding if you want to commit to someone. Don’t start weighing the pros and cons in your head and thinking about all of the reasons why you should keep your options open. If you’re really into someone and they feel the same, follow your heart and commit to them.</p> <p>· When it comes to long distance. There are a million reasons not to try a long distance relationship and it’s easy to talk yourself out of it. But sometimes it’s just the right person and you want to be together and make it work, no matter the distance. Listen to your heart to determine if they’re the one and you are willing to stay together even with a bit of distance between you.</p> <p>· When saying “I Love You”. Don’t let your head rule this one because it will surely talk you out of it. Expressing your love to someone is purely emotional. If you think about it too much you’ll likely be scared off by the risks. Take the leap and follow your heart if you want to reap the rewards of telling your partner that you love them.</p> <p><a href="http://psych-quotes.tumblr.com/post/46367174097/is-it-better-to-follow-your-head-or-your-heart" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <p> </p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/is-it-better-to-follow-your-head-or-your-heart/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546750469http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546750469Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:43:39 -0400articlespersonal growthpsychologypsychology articlesself-helpself-help articlesWatermelon carving of a fish<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/watermelon-carving-of-a-fish1.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-48413" alt="watermelon carving of a fish" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/watermelon-carving-of-a-fish1-500x375.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a></p> <p>via FB: Existing Actuality</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/watermelon-carving-of-a-fish-2/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546414856http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546414856Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:37:13 -0400artfishfood artwatermelon carvingPuppy love<p>Hugging a blankey in his sleep. Cuteness!</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/Puppy-love.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48409" alt="Puppy love" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/Puppy-love.jpg" width="301" height="400"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/puppy-love/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546280773http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546280773Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:34:39 -0400animal photosanimal picturesanimalscutenessdogspetsNose to nose with a marmot<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/nose-to-nose-with-a-marmot.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48405" alt="nose to nose with a marmot" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/nose-to-nose-with-a-marmot.jpg" width="500" height="560"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/nose-to-nose-with-a-marmot/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546057521http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47546057521Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:21 -0400animal photosanimalschildrencute animal photosmarmotwildlife photosGrill Roasted Corn Salad<p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2012/08/14/grilled-corn-salad/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/Grilled-Corn-Salad-12.jpg"/></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2012/08/14/grilled-corn-salad/" target="_blank">Grill Roasted Corn Salad | The Healthy Foodie</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">MORE RECIPES can be found on the Recipe boards of <a href="http://pinterest.com/asmile4u" target="_blank">my Pinterest page</a>, plus posts in these other categories: beauty, crafts, decorating, fitness, gardening, holidays and party ideas, practical magic, and needlework.</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/grill-roasted-corn-salad/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47545928525http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47545928525Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:27:54 -0400recipe ideasrecipessaladsvegetablesvegie saladSummertime and sunflowers<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/sunflowers.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48401" alt="sunflowers" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/sunflowers.jpg" width="500" height="667"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/summertime-and-sunflowers/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47544671460http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47544671460Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:03:12 -0400flowershappinessnaturesummertimesunflowerssunshineyellowThe bright side of life<p>If you can’t see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.</p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/bright-side.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48398" alt="bright side" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/bright-side.jpg" width="500" height="500"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/the-bright-side-of-life/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47544566748http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/47544566748Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:01:21 -0400attitudehappinesshappy imagesinspirational motivational imagesinspirational quoteslife quotesquotationsHard over my mouth<p>Dear God, Please put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. <img src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="wp-smiley"/></p> <p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/hand-over-my-mouth.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48387" alt="hand over my mouth" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/hand-over-my-mouth.jpg" width="304" height="304"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/hard-over-my-mouth/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/46936479199http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/46936479199Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:15:43 -0400faithfunnyfunny quoteshumorlife quotesquotationsBeautiful spotted pony and mom<p><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/spotted-pony.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48383" alt="spotted pony" src="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/wp-content/uploads/spotted-pony.jpg" width="353" height="589"/></a></p> <p>via Pinterest</p> <br/><a href="http://www.curiositiesbydickens.com/beautiful-spotted-pony-and-mom/" target="_blank">Curiosities By Dickens</a>http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/46936325289http://curiositiesbydickens.tumblr.com/post/46936325289Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:12:31 -0400animal picturesanimalsDalmationshorses